Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 29.06.2025 11:40
The batch sizes were huge!
Each class used to be 2.5 hours each. Making it a total of 5 hours of coaching classes daily. The classes used to be 7 days a week.
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I did not go back to my home.
I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
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Found an empty bench..
So, yes, the UPSC is considered the toughest exam in the world because there is a ‘luck’ factor coupled with subjectivity in the exam process.
Dare you, peep in your neighbour's notebook. After all, it is a national-level competitive exam - people tend to be extremely competitive. Tough days…
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
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A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
All the best!
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So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
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“But, it is nearly impossible for one to predict who will make it to the ‘holy list’. Yes! I can say that if an aspirant who has done X, Y, and Z can increase their chances of selection, but it is just not enough. There is always a matter of luck (or, probability).”
And entered the park.
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
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I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
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Searched for my roll number.
It lasted approximately 10 months.
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And, after all, it was a matter of great pride and respect.
I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
“I, too, was an aspirant, 20 years back. I have met board toppers, state board toppers, and college toppers with more than 9+ CGPA who prepare for this exam.”
2016 I graduated from college. The same year I began preparing for the UPSC.
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.
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But, then it hit me hard.
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
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“All of these students are great from an academic point of view. They have always scored 90%+ during their school days, some have even scored 9.6 CGPA and above during their 10th boards.”
And, I had not made it.
Anyway!
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Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
I looked around me
500 students in each batch. God forbid if you were late to the class - you would have to push your way through the seats. (Old aspirants reading this know which institute I am talking about).
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Cleared multiple of them
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
I vividly remember that evening.
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
It is almost impossible.
Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
Dropped them
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
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I was constantly staring into the ground
Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
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This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
And..
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
I was alone in Delhi back then
You would have to be on your toes. If your mind drifts apart for even a second, you will lose your chain of thoughts and notes.